coffer

noun
UK: /ˈkɒfər/
US: /ˈkɔːfər/

  1. A strong box for keeping money or valuables safe.

    1. The gold was stored in a coffer.
    2. He locked the documents inside the iron coffer to protect them from prying eyes.

  2. A treasury or financial resources.

    1. The church coffer was nearly empty.
    2. The company bolstered its coffer with a successful fundraising campaign.

Synonyms

fund strongbox receptacle treasury chest
coffer transitive-verb

  1. To store or deposit in a coffer or safe place.

    1. She coffer her jewels after the ball.
    2. The organization seeks to coffer resources for future projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "coffer" in English means: A strong box for keeping money or valuables safe., A treasury or financial resources..

The phonetic transcription of "coffer" is /ˈkɒfər/ in British English and /ˈkɔːfər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "coffer": fund, strongbox, receptacle, treasury, chest.

Example usage of "coffer": "The gold was stored in a coffer.". More examples on the page.